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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 243.27, 335.68 and 150.16 is: 207.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    243.27 : 335.68 = 150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    243.27/335.68 = 150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    243.27x = 335.68 × 150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    243.27x = 50,405.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 50,405.71/243.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.20

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